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Home My WebLink About11-16-2022 PC Minutes 1 Planning Commission Minutes November 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Planning Commissioners Present: Commissioner Justin Cooley, Commissioner Emily Francis, Commissioner Dave Houghton, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen, Commissioner Juan Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Michael Hopkins, Chair Steve Kahn City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten, Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on November 16, 2022 at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Kahn. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- 3. CONSENT 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 26, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Munoz-Morris Second By Commissioner Cooley To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 26, 2022. Ayes (7): Commissioner Cooley, Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Hopkins, and Chair Kahn CARRIED (7 to 0) 2 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.a 1422 MONTEREY ST. (ARCH-0020-2022, AFFH-0021-2022) REVIEW OF A NEW 86,180-SF TWO-FIVE STORY MIXED USE PROJECT, CONSISTING OF 106 AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 4,336 SF OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND A THREE-STORY PARKING GARAGE Vice Chair Hopkins declared a conflict on this item and recused due to his employer’s working relationship with RRM Design Group and left the room. Housing Coordinator Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. The Applicant, Scott Smith with HASLO, and their representative, David Gibbs with RRM Design Group, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to questions raised. Chair Kahn opened the Public Hearing Public Comments: Angela Kasperzak Rachel Mann Susan Pyburn Myles Couch Krista Jeffries Neal Sistek Anne Hodges Ann Wyatt Aaryn Abbott Kirk Spiegel Les Beck --End of Public Comment-- Chair Kahn closed the Public Hearing Motion By Commissioner Munoz-Morris Second By Commissioner Cooley Adopt the Draft Resolution approving the development plan and associated affordable housing incentive requests, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. 3 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO TRIPLEXES AND A FIVE-STORY MIXED-USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF 4,336 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, 106 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (DEDICATED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING), AND A THREE-STORY PARKING GARAGE. THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CONCESSIONS/WAIVERS; A SIX-FOOT CREEK SETBACK WAIVER (WHERE 20 FEET IS NORMALLY REQUIRED), 54-FOOT MAXIMUM HEIGHT DEVIATION (WHERE NORMALLY LIMITED TO 45 FEET), EDGE CONDITIONS WAIVER FOR A 3-FOOT SETBACK (WHERE 10 FEET WOULD NORMALLY BE REQUIRED), AN ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUEST FOR THE BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR THE SENIOR HOUSING UNITS, A 5% PARKING REDUCTION, AND A 65% DENSITY BONUS. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA), AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2022 (1422 & 1480 MONTEREY, ARCH-0020-2022 & AFFH-0021-2022)" with the following modifications: Add subsection (c) to Condition #47 - California Boulevard / Monterey Street Intersection Improvements c. Project applicant will coordinate with Public Works staff to review the stretch of California Boulevard between Mill Street and Monterey Street to explore opportunities to reduce vehicle speeds and incorporate safety improvements for ingress and egress of vehicles from Palm Street, such as high visibility striping, or other methods as determined appropriate and feasible by the Public Works Director. Ayes (6): Commissioner Cooley, Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, and Chair Kahn Recused (1): Vice Chair Hopkins CARRIED (6 to 0) 4 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PRESENTATION Sustainability Manager Chris Read provided an informational presentation on the Climate Action Plan and responded to Commission inquiries. Chair Kahn opened Public Comment Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Kahn closed Public Comment Action: Informational item only, no formal action taken. 5.b 2023-2025 PLANNING COMMISSION GOAL-SETTING AND THE FINANCIAL PLAN AND BUDGET PROCESS Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Chair Kahn opened Public Comment Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Kahn closed Public Comment Action: By consensus, the Planning Commission reviewed the 2021 -2023 Planning Commission goals and provided the following modifications to the goals for inclusion in the 2023-2025 Financial Plan: 2021 - 2023 Planning Commission Goals 1. Housing: Increase Affordable and Workforce Housing Supply Emphasize affordable housing programs, encourage flexible use and non-traditional housing product types to facilitate development of workforce, elderly, and missing middle housing. Provide public information and educational materials that promote the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units. 5 2. Sustainability: Reduce GHG Emissions by Reducing VMT and Improving Residential Energy Efficiency Implement the Climate Action Plan with emphasis on: 1) identify, implement and promote financial incentives to improve energy efficiency and encourage electrification in pre-1990 existing housing stock and create and distribute educational materials promoting this practice; 2) encourage project design that promotes accessible, convenient and safe pedestrian, bicycle and transit access that reduces project generated vehicle miles traveled by 20 - 40% below average; and 3 2) developing standards that support infrastructure improvements for alternative transportation and electric vehicles; 4 and 3) focus on expanding open space and the urban forest. 3. Multi-Modal Circulation: Improve Walkability and Transit Implement the Multi-Modal objectives identified in the LUCE and the Downtown Concept Plan by encouraging density and in-fill development that includes and prioritizes non-automobile alternatives to access commercial, services and recreational opportunities. Review the Upper Monterey Area Plan and Margarita Area Specific Plan with the intention of providing more housing opportunities to the elderly population, potential for a new transit center located in the Margarita area and encourage protected bike lanes in all new development projects in these areas. 4. Livability Encourage project designs that promote accessible, convenient, and safe pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access with the goal of reducing project-generated vehicle miles traveled by 20-40% below average. 6 5.c STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided the following update: • Tentatively scheduled for the December 14, 2022 meeting, is review of the Safety Element and Access Parking Management Plan. • Currently, there are no items scheduled for the January 25, 2023 meeting. Commissioner Francis announced that she will be resigning from the Planning Commission, effective November 17, 2022. Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten announced that she will be on maternity leave from the end of November through May 2023. She provided guidance on how the Commission may seek legal guidance during her absence and announced that a new Deputy City Attorney was hired, Sadie Symens. Commissioner Munoz-Morris announced that he will be absent for the December 14, 2022 meeting. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for December 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The Regular Meeting on November 23, 2022 will be canceled due to the Thanksgiving holiday. _________________________ APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: 12/14/2022